How to Train Your Parrot To Step Up | Parrot Talk & Training with Two Senegal Parrots

[@andreaford2259]

Closed caption please? I am deaf.. I love watch your video and learn a lot about the parrots. I have two handsome cockatiels and beautiful parakeets. Thanks.

[@toritation]

Take care! Hope she adds captions! If not, I could try and spell it out to tell you?

[@andreaford2259]

HI. She did add on captions thank you very much. Have a great week,

[@emptypicklejar]

Just turn them on

[@ognzone3913]

Hi Andrea Ford nice idea 😊

[@Beezlebub6913]

@@emptypicklejar exactly

[@jeannechiang6177]

Its nice to see Marlene zoned out on bird love.

[@akiniorski]

Though I know this series was unplanned, I'm really enjoying in. Our Senegal comes home in a few weeks and I feel like I'm learning so much from these 2.

[@ronangelogonzalez1700]

I'm not sure but, if anyone else needs to find out about how to teach parrots try Dalz Parrot Tips Discovery (Have a quick on google cant remember the place now) ? Ive heard some awesome things about it and my partner go great results with it.

[@MrJdubz100]

How is your Senegal doing? I have a 13 year old Senegal that we got as a baby from a pet store. She bonded with me as opposed to my sister (who is the one that bought her, personally I opt for rescuing) and now 13 years later we have a great bond! We have had a great bond since week 1.

[@spoons0965]

When he said “good bird” after you said gooood bird 🥰🥰🥰

[@abby1051]

I love senegal's little laughs!!! Also Nelly at 3:15 "good boy!" she's such a little chatterbox!

[@Annaliese247]

Your love and passion for your birds really shines thru you, Marlene. ♡ I've truly learned so much from you. Having birds isn't for the faint hearted, is a lot of hard work, time and patience tho is so rewarding when u see their positive responses and how happy, secure and contented they are with you. It really is a commitment, and no one shld ever take it lightly.

[@marenhaugen5283]

This is a dream couple to me. Some day, if we ever move, would love to have two like this. For now, I ordered a clicker. Am going to see if I can get Captian Nemo cockatiel to steal the pins again and drop them in the cup instead of throwing them across the room. Don't worry, I don't let her chew on fabric or thread. At present she is doing a lot of feather dropping and being hormonal. Now you keep safe during the se fires. Prayers for everybody, Much love, Maren

[@devonnicole693]

"Cody just said love you" Awwww so cute 🥰

[@AlahuSnackbar]

They seem very happy. very impressed.

[@MarisaAndChew]

My tiel has been a bit hormonal and doesn't like when I leave the room and screams. So I bought a camera with the ability to talk to him, so when I am in the other rooms (he refuses to leave the one room, he is weird) and I hear him screaming for me, I can easily just open him up on my phone and say "hey tweety, mama be back in five minutes, i am just going potty/eating etc" and he settles down!! I wish they had cameras that were affordable like this 8 years ago when i got him! The separation anxiety when he is hormonal is real!

[@SeabassFishbrains]

What a lovely thing to do for your tiel! My budgie stayed with my mom for a year while I was in another state for school (he loves her and was already well bonded with her as well as me) and I used to skype him every week, he would give kisses to the tablet screen. It's so sweet how strongly they respond to even just a low-res webcam version of their loved ones!

[@123rosebuds]

Aww, how sweet. ..that was smart.

[@bigsky445]

My cockatiels are the same! I just introduced a second cockatiel a couple weeks ago. It's a process, but hoping they can eventually share a large cage.

[@faithfrank99]

Hi Marlene what a very nice video, you are such a wonderful person,takeing in the sengal, parrots they are so cute.have a wonderful day with all of your birds

[@shelbyme1968]

They are so sweet , you are so blessed to have them

[@edencee2601]

love your channel! Found it from watching Elle and the birds

[@TsukabuNosoratori2]

Nellie pulling your hair at 7:05 when you were sweet talking Monty. Nellie- NuhUh! You ain't done adoring me lady! 😂

[@jessicafraser2642]

Lol this video is basically my Behavioural learning principles course. Getting the birds to do things and perform behaviours that u want.

[@Loveofpets]

They are so sweet! I have to start really working with my Senegal so she won't attack me, I am so jealous they don't attack you and glad they don't. You are a good bird Parront

[@lins_z2]

I love Nelly’s voice!!! It’s so cute!!!! 😭 3:35 she says good boy because Monti stepped up!

[@jessicavolkers]

Oh man I can’t get over those cute little sounds that Nellie makes. At one point it sounded like she was laughing 😂 I’m praying that you keep them, they’re way too cute 😍

[@monicacook886]

So sweet ☺️ thanks for teaching us how to understand what birds want and why they act certain ways. Very helpful info so we can all be even better pet owners

[@here2luv363]

You do such a great job, marlene. Nellie and Monte are so comfy and happy with you aleady!❤️

[@raspberrymojitogirldec]

Love your video Monty and nellie soo cutee I hope they find great awesome home for them hugs and love xxxx

[@123rosebuds]

Marlene You and George are doing a great job--you are naturals!

[@deanrusso199]

Hi Marlene. I adopted my Amazon Allie 5 months ago. She is always excited when I get home. She screams cusses and tell me she’s a good girl. She comes to the front of her cage to greet me but if my hands get anywhere in sight she moves away. I can give her a treat and even coax her out of her cage for one but the minute she gets what she wants it’s right back in. I love her so much and have tried many things to get her to be close to me but nothing seems to work. She’s around 17 or 18, I don’t think she has had much human contact other than through the wires of her cage.

[@JahUniverse11]

I couldn’t stop looking at the birds and your Eyebrows lol they’re beautiful

[@Lisa.G412]

I love much great info you give!! Lots of love from Pittsburgh

[@diggerdave51]

I am so impressed by your knowledge of birds/parrots and you are willing to share all this info with us, Thank you Marlene !!!!!!!!!!!

[@iloveemilyawesome]

Aw, the birds are so cuteeee :D

[@diykarisandmore9148]

Yes

[@diykarisandmore9148]

My bird does fly off

[@viktoriaandliviaspets1057]

yeah Monty and Nelty

[@viktoriaandliviaspets1057]

are cute

[@aliciagaines4293]

Your such a great bird mom! I could watch your videos all day! ☺️

[@keytie08]

This video is what I need! I got an adult galah not so long ago and this is still my problem. The first time I got her she would always step up on my arm, it changed when I took her to a vet and for a nail clipping (poor baby got really hurt). Now, she would let me play, kiss, scratch her, play with her beak and would always come to me EXCEPT stepping up on my arm. The only way for her to do that is whenever I use a perch then she would go to my arm. I talk and play with her before trying to put my arm or fingers close to her feet but she would always try to bite me. Sometimes it’s really frustrating but I’m not gonna give up cause I love her.

[@patstokes3615]

Which bird makes that two tone call. It very nice just after 10:37 you can hear it.

[@NazGRNfish]

Hey Marlene, really appreciate the community you've tried to make here, discouraging negative attitudes towards new bird owners and encouraging those with experience to share their knowledge. I've recently gotten a Linnie (Lineolated Parakeet), I grew up in a house with an Eclectus, but this is my first time getting a bird as soon as it's ready and all by myself. It's day 5 after bringing him home now, and my attempts at hand taming thus far have just been trying to get him used to my hand. He's comfortable with my hand in his cage when he knows for sure I'm not going for him, so if I'm removing poop he's fairly chill. As soon as I start trying to bring my fingers close enough for him to perch on however, he starts panicking and backing away. I've tried looking for tips online and from what I can gather, trying to coax him into getting onto my finger with treats is a start, but I'm struggling quite a lot to find a good treat food he'll accept. He's very disinterested in apples, even though that's a Linnie's favorite apparently, most nuts are too big for him to handle (Might try flaked almonds though), uncooked pasta (I read they're pretty into that) but he didn't seem confident enough to bite it hard enough. I tried sweetcorn recently, and he seems to really like it so I might be able to use that. But I suppose my question to anyone here who might know more about this is, is this the right step? I contacted the shop for any tips, and they simply said to to not bother with treats and to just chase with my hand and force him onto my finger - which sounds awful to me. Important note, he's not hand-reared, so this is pretty much hand taming from scratch.

[@sisken12]

Loving these two birds!

[@bereniceestrada3255]

I hope y’all keep the new addition 😭💚 & why do I feel like you lowered your voice so Jersey won’t hear you 😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@mariamddt]

Honestly hope it's a foster fail

[@123rosebuds]

They have a cuteness all their own.

[@firefoxes7560]

living in senegal is awesome you should take a few trips there its really worth it

[@SeabassFishbrains]

Nelly is my kind of bird

[@BarbaraDelGiudice]

Thank you, Marlene! This is so awesome to learn even though I've had my birds for a long time I always learn new things. Mont and Nellie are so cute! I was feeling depressed and immediately felt better when I started to watch your video with Baby and Beenie! Big Hugs. :)

[@susanatkins6364]

Love seeing you take about training.

[@brittanih983]

Awe! They are so cute nelly seems to really like you

[@cathyt144]

Awwww theyre just getting more comfortable every video you post 😍They have both fell in love with you. I love my Senegal)Stanley) hes absolutely hilarious. He rolls over to get belly rubs, he started that a few mos ago. Lol 😀Thank u for sharing these sweet babies with us.

[@MrJdubz100]

I have a Senegal named Clicks. I have been her parront for 13 years!

[@candy_torchic]

Monty is so sweet!!! 😊😊😊

[@manny_bmxcruz766]

Those two are so adorable omg!💗

[@kaija2633]

I love these birds!

[@charleneking7078]

Love those birds. 💙💖

[@Leenie19Walker82]

My Sunconures can be loud but my vet said they are the quietest suns hes ever meet. I feel when they cry out to me its like a mother with a baby figuring out what it is they need. Sometimes its just more attention. Also when i get home its nice that someone is so excited to see me. You get a weird bond with a bird that you dont exactly get with other animals.

[@penguinfistfight6653]

You're videos are so helpful and awesome!! I'm getting birds very soon and I've been binge watching bird videos!! Yours are much better than most and I'm so excited for my new birds!!

[@Volleyball_life1178]

Ligit the earliest I've ever been lmao. Your birds are so cute!!

[@finchestomacaws563]

Jersey is hilarious!! Thx for the awesome tips!

[@amaiorano67]

Those 2 are beautiful !! Lol mine does that also . But I really like spending time with her . And she potty trained herself . So I don't know how to teach her tricks . But when I'm with her she started going toward the cage area and as soon as I let her go back in she goes to the bathroom and than comes back out lol . I never knew she would do that . But it's so good lol

[@MARLENEMCCOHEN]

Aren't birds so amazing

[@morkandmindy3]

They are so adorable!!!

[@123rosebuds]

Cool info., Marlene-you're great!

[@danicahannaford737]

My moms friend and our old roommate got a goffins cockatoo who is approximately 8 years old. His name is Seymour and I love him sooo much I hope I get to see him on Friday again! He was very playful and cuddly with me it was so cute, I think he is similar with vinny with boxes... When he has a box he gets very territorial over it and will bite if you go near or take it

[@tomr.4199]

Hey Marlene! So, I’ve said it before and I will say it again… You are such a saint. Fostering birds can be a fun, wonderful experience! I know it’s also a lot of work and emotional, taking a lot of time from an already busy life. Not to mention the expense. Watching you interact with birds is such a joy. I’m curious, Is there a place where your subscribers can donate money to help out a little bit? Keep the videos coming :-) you are a champ!

[@amberramirez5447]

Awwwww so cute! Oh and you Can use a drone to find .......Picasso I’m so sorry...we are here for you!

[@celestialskye1]

Awww, I can't stand all the love they are showing you 💞💞💞 Nellie has in all actuality trained you ~ hehehe 😉 Those are two greatful fluffs. ~ On a different note, did you see the video that April of (I think Parrot Station) put out on how sick she is with a virus that she got years ago ? ~ Please check it out as I keep thinking of you when you do the get togethers with other burbs.

[@Angelhrlqn]

This video is so cute 😂 love how talkative and sassy they are.. I’m trying to teach my Senegal to talk more 🙆🏻‍♀️ 💗 I love parrots

[@MrJdubz100]

My Senegal isn’t a big talker but she loves making animal sounds. She says “Its okay” whenever she or any one of my other birds gets scared, and calls the dog. My Senegal and I have been bonded for 13 years.

[@Angelhrlqn]

@@MrJdubz100 My Senegal is a shy talker as well but makes animal sounds and meows like a cat lol.. she can also say her own name and mimics my laugh. She also loves copying squeaking doors and zippers. Bonded with mine for about 12 years. 😊

[@MrJdubz100]

Its great to meet other people that have had their parrots for awhile! It sounds like she has found a real forever home!

[@Angelhrlqn]

@@MrJdubz100 Same here and sounds like your Senegal is a sweetheart and has a true loving home. 🦜💕

[@MrJdubz100]

She is super sweet and getting better as time goes on. She used to chase my brother down the hallway and land on his head or neck to bite him but now as long as I am there she will step up for essentially anybody without being aggressive. She can be nippy when she is tired and she loves to chew on cords unlike my African Gray and Catalina Macaw which means that her out of cage time must be closely supervised but she seems to be pretty happy!

[@bigsky445]

Tips for getting your bird out of their cage.. I had a hard time taming my cockatiel. I used millet & would hold my hand in the cage for up to 20 min at a time, after about a week or so I started using 2 hands with the millet & eventually I would hold the millet far enough away he couldn't reach it without stepping up on my hand & then slowly moving him out of the cage while he was on my hand & I'd put him back in. I did this many times before he eventually was very excited to come out of his cage. When you do eventually get him out of the cage, make it as fun for your bird as possible. Toys, treats & patience. Take it slow. If you rush it & break the trust you have built, you will be back at square one and it will take twice as long. Remember, it is a marathon, not a sprint. Take your time. Now my cockatiel throws a fit if I put him in his cage. PS- it is a whole lot easier to have a large cage & a large cage door. Those tiny cages with the small door would make it very difficult. You can find a yaheetech 68" bird cage on amazon for $117. That what my tiel is in & it made it much easier to get him out of the cage with the large door & it's perfect size for him. He has a lot of room & I don't feel guilty when I have to cage him while I run errands. Bigger the cage, the better. I highly recommend the yaheetech cage on amazon! Hope this helps!

[@AncientG]

Hey I’m new to the channel! All of your birds are absolutely adorable! Its currently 1:30 in the morning and I’ve been binge watching for about 3 hours 😂

[@xing-fuzhong5750]

This help me out because I’m trying to train my bird great video

[@ellarymazerov7976]

I’ve had a few types of birds in my life and I want a slight larger bird and I’ve grown really fond of Senegal parrot, and I think that will be my next bird. I originally wanted a Indian ringneck but after doing research and comparing the two I think that Senegal are more fit for my lifestyle and what I’m looking for in a bird!! And these video have been so helpful!!

[@vsarangan07]

Is this good to have in apartments? It is make less noise

[@auroradalton7839]

When he/she said good bird it was so cute❤️😊

[@shishtersasha278]

I learned to train my parrot because of this video

[@FullOfRandomness02]

I love these videos!! thank you for doing these. i also love that they're senegals. They've always been the parrot that seemed to fit the bill for me if and when I get a bird. so its a nice look into what they're kind of like :)

[@divya2677]

THIS VIDEO IS SO INFORMATIVE 👍 I LIKE IT ♥️ MY FAVOURITE PART WAS CODY SAYING 'MARLENE' 8:44, 11:17 WOW!! 😮 I JUST LOVE CODY😘 ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@marenhaugen5283]

Nellie said Nellie, she wants to be with you so much! Love to you, Maren

[@jenkelly7681]

when can they get out of quarantine? will you eventually let your birds meet them and interact with them or will they stay where they are until you re-home them?

[@Chelsea_Lux]

jen kelly They should be in quarantine anywhere from 30-90 days

[@the0thermother]

I know I am way late on commenting here, and you may not even read on on a video this old, but I was binge watching older ones I missed and didn't know if you realized this happened because you were busy educating. When you were working on Stepup at about 3:29 in the video... You said GOOD BIRD... Nellie said it too. It made me smile, and I think even you missed it. In the video, before this, you had said the Neglected Nellie was all she said... Not anymore! :D

[@amberbowcott2544]

This was so useful thank you!!!

[@vanessafarber3043]

Hi, you are fab, love watching your video's. I have a senegal (male) now 5 mths. Can i ask what your senegals favourite treat is for traiming? please. I know its about the individual bird and what they like but I'm struggling to know what is my boy's favourite. I've offered him several treats in a dish for him to decide but he changes each time. Sometimes its apple, sunflower seed or pumpkin seed and walnuts. Any advice would be much appreciated. Thank you x

[@Mollbean]

Omg marlene please keep them!!!

[@sanskriti903]

Marlene your home so sweet

[@eugeneelyjr3037]

I know exactly what you mean about saying hi. Charlie is so smart he knows when I come home before I even open the door! But since the time change its dark now when I come home so when I open his cage if I don't turn on the lights he will scoot up my arm and go right into my sweater and snuggle on my chest until I turn on a light!

[@shelbymetz4062]

Did that feather baby on her shoulder say "good bird" or am I crazy? At around 3:35 or 3:36 or so

[@missycitty9478]

Such sweet new additions 💙💙 Miss seeing the whole gang. A little bit of Withdrawal going on here..

[@Queenminajjj]

Keep the good work with those 2

[@wren4860]

Oh my god they're so cute I want themmmmm

[@aneisakishunchand5790]

Love ur vids sooooooooooooo much

[@PsYcoPink]

Yayyyyyy this is AWESOME ☺️ both such cuties lol. I was wondering would a foto of u in the room help thm feel more comforted wen ur not there? Pweese give kisses to Nelly, Monty and the whole flock! 😍 🐦 🐥 🐥 🐤 🐥 🐥 🐦

[@Flockstars]

But she's so super sweet! Oh head scritchies 😍😍😍😍

[@123rosebuds]

I love how they've become so chatty 🐦🐦🤗.

[@123rosebuds]

Oh my gosh, Nellie's laugh...

[@carriesnest]

I have 2 budgies that are so wild and I've done everything to get them to come around and connect with me. Going to the cage every day several times a day and talking to them, placing my hand in the cage, I can get one to step up sometimes and the other guy just totally flips out. They will not let me get them out and if I open the cage they go to the highest perch and stay there until I close the door. Even leaving it open they don't like to come out. I've tried treats and they just go crazy trying to get away. They were not hand raised and have never had interaction until I adopted them. This has been going on for months and months now. They have no trust in people. I wish I could gain their trust. Watching your videos helps so much!

[@serenafanlife4226]

Are birds quiet when they are in their jungle/amazon environment? NOPE... Birds communicate loudly in the jungle that is their norm, so why should humans expect birds to quiet down. As Marlene stated, "When birds screech that is their way of showing their excitement on seeing their human flock." Great video Marlene 👏👍👏

[@birdmanuk]

Thanks nurse

[@kinesis4868]

Gah these guys are soooo cyoooot 😍 I have a cat with a really high prey drive so can’t have a bird but omg these guys are killing me with their cuteness right now!

[@ibrahimdaas]

Hi...Can you make a video only about the Senegal parrot ... and if it is good with kids or aggressive as some says ?

[@DestinyDollsTTV]

Nelly is so connected to you! If you don’t keep them Nelly will be so sad.

[@angelshaven8920]

AT 11:23 OBE OF THE SENGALS SAID "GIMMIE TREAT" !!!!! They are really good talkers. I hear them saying things but ad with all birds, they talk when we are talking so it hard to hear them. lol

[@TanairysDesigns]

You really remind me of Lucy hale from pretty little liars😊 you're so sweet with your birds

[@dnonya5208]

Marlene, you are a very good birdie momma...I don't know how you do it with what? 7 birds??? With one, I get exhausted!!!! 💜🕊💜🕊💜

[@itsaya2885]

She was so jealous when Marlene was scratching mounties head

[@outoftime7740]

Wow, you have come a long way with the 2 birds in only a short time. They are super cute and they also make me wonder what in the heck are they looking at when they are freeze framed, Its funny.. So how long are you going to wait until all your birds meet? Can't wait to see it.,

[@danicahannaford737]

At 10:38 I couldn't tell if Nellie was repeating what you were saying or maybe something about a pretty bird??

[@flakesbee1789]

I love your video and parrot My mom is getting me one soon I would use your tips But one thing do there bites Hurt or painful😊😊😊

[@fannyesquivel9474]

OMG so cute 😍😍😍😍😍

[@MLCDelux]

Great informative bird care videos, cute tricks are nice but I like the emotional aspect of their personalities, I just love them and hope someday I'll have the means to give a bird a forever home. I've become aware that some of these birds become unwanted, neglected or abused and I'm curious about adoption when the time comes. My question to you is do you think a first time bird owner would be able to build a trusting relationship with a bird who hasn't been cared for properly? Since I was a toddler my best friends have always been animals, even the most apprehensive animals seem to relax with me. I just wouldn't want to get in over my head with a bird who needs a more experienced human.. Cheers, thanks for making videos.

[@x_agustmindaddy_xx_agustmi7044]

Love the song at 13:19

[@jrmccarty512]

What is your opinion on eclectus parrots as a beginner bird?

[@wichcat3317]

I love nelli and montie this vid helped a lot bc im wanting birds so this helped a lot if you have tips for me that would be grate

[@riley4125]

I have a question Would you recommend using a clicker when it does step up to reward it

[@joshdevenney9055]

Marlene do you have any tips on how to own a bird and care for it and where to but it (its cage)

[@ellalewis9519]

At 8:27 I swear I heard Monty say "air wick" when you were talking about bird smells.